Physical Therapist

Company: Mercy
Location: Rogers
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work." Overview: The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The PT will drive to patient's homes, and the PT administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. The PT assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department and performance and quality improvement activities within the department. The PT provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines, and may complete other job duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education : Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy. Licensure: Licensed in state of Arkansas as Physical Therapist. Current valid Driver's License. Experience: Certifications : BLS certification. Current valid driver's license and ability to drive. Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of physical medicine, Physical Therapy modalities, anatomy & physiology. Preferred Education: Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: One or more years of previous experience in Physical Therapy preferred. Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred. We Offer Great Benefits: Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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